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#A9B4DF color code is #A9B4DF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a9b4df.

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#A9B4DF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A9B4DF is 0.4641. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.04:1 against white and 10.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A9B4DF on white2.04:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A9B4DF on black10.28:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A9B4DF2.04:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A9B4DF10.28:1AAA

#A9B4DF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A9B4DF?+
The hex code for #A9B4DF is #A9B4DF. In RGB it's rgb(169, 180, 223), and in HSL it's hsl(228, 46%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #A9B4DF?+
#A9B4DF in RGB is (169, 180, 223). Written in CSS: rgb(169, 180, 223).
What is the CMYK value of #A9B4DF?+
#A9B4DF converts to CMYK(24%, 19%, 0%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A9B4DF.
Is #a9b4df a warm or cool color?+
#A9B4DF (#A9B4DF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 228° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a9b4df belong to?+
#A9B4DF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 228°, 46%, 77% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #a9b4df accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A9B4DF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.04:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a9b4df?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A9B4DF (#A9B4DF) is 3323 C Light Bluebell, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A9B4DF in design

Practical guidance for using #a9b4df (#A9B4DF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A9B4DF (#A9B4DF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A9B4DF (#A9B4DF) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A9B4DF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#A9B4DF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.